Teacher unions suspend strike

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) have reportedly suspended their nationwide strike action.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Education, the three teacher unions suspended their strike after “constructive negotiations with the Government and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission” on Friday, October 9, 2026.

The ministry welcomed the decision to suspend the strike, saying that it was “in the best interest of teachers and learners”.

“The Ministry of Education expresses its sincere appreciation to the three teacher unions, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG), for suspending their nationwide strike following constructive negotiations with the Government and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission.

“The Ministry acknowledges the unions’ decision as a positive step towards resolving outstanding concerns through dialogue, mutual understanding, and constructive engagement in the best interest of teachers and learners,” part of the statement issued by the ministry read.

The Ghana National Association of Teachers, National Association of Graduate Teachers and Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana declared a nationwide strike on September 25, 2026, over what they described as unresolved concerns affecting teachers.

The teacher unions said the industrial action followed prolonged delays, unfulfilled promises and a lack of action by duty bearers, particularly the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).

GNAT, NAGRAT, PRETAG declare nationwide strike

In a statement issued on Friday, September 25, 2026, the unions said the unresolved issues had created widespread disaffection among teachers and were increasingly being perceived by their members as an act of provocation.

"It must be placed on record that these issues have not only created widespread disaffection, anger, and disillusionment among the rank and file of our members, but are also seen as an act of provocation, which has culminated in this industrial action," the unions stated.

Among the concerns cited by the unions is the delay in negotiating a new Collective Agreement.

They said the existing agreement had expired, while negotiations for a new one, which should have been completed by June 2026, had not yet been concluded despite several engagements with the FWSC.

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